sharkskin

UK:**UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈʃɑːkˌskɪn/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(shärk′skin′)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
shark•skin /ˈʃɑrkˌskɪn/USA pronunciation   n. [uncountable]
  1. Textilesa smooth fabric of rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, used for clothing.
  2. Textilesa fine woven fabric used for suits.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
shark•skin  (shärk′skin′),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. Textilesa smooth fabric of acetate or rayon with a dull or chalklike appearance, for apparel.
  2. Textilesa fine worsted fabric in twill weave, compact in texture and light to medium in weight, for suits.
  • shark1 + skin 1850–55

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
sharkskin /ˈʃɑːkˌskɪn/ n
  1. a smooth glossy fabric of acetate rayon, used for sportswear, etc

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